Legends of Sport 2 Report post Posted October 24, 2019 Hi guys, We picked our top 20 halfbacks since 1980. Do you agree with our selections? Dan (LOS) 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GUBRATS 2,880 Report post Posted October 24, 2019 2 hours ago, Legends of Sport said: Hi guys, We picked our top 20 halfbacks since 1980. Do you agree with our selections? Dan (LOS) You never saw John Woods play did you ? 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wigan Riversider 115 Report post Posted October 24, 2019 Down Under half backs Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GeordieSaint 5,649 Report post Posted October 24, 2019 Sean Long and Tommy Martyn were an exceptional halfback pairing at Saints. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Damien 7,680 Report post Posted October 24, 2019 Might be struggling to select any from outside the Sothern Hemisphere. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Father Ted 386 Report post Posted October 24, 2019 Andy Gregory, Sean Long, Shaun Edwards, Gary Schofield, Jonathon Davis from GB. Take your pick from down under with Wally Lewis, Brett Kenny, Andrew Johns etc 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mr Frisky 642 Report post Posted October 24, 2019 4 hours ago, Legends of Sport said: Hi guys, We picked our top 20 halfbacks since 1980. Do you agree with our selections? Dan (LOS) I would agree with your list if you change the title to NRL halfbacks. Wasnt so long ago the Northern Game was as strong and some years stronger than the NRL so to omit Northern players doest give a true reflection. I would say Sean Long from the past 15 years would easily get into the top 15 of that list so there are UK players from the 80s and 90s who would make the top 10. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DavidM 7,891 Report post Posted October 24, 2019 (edited) Legends of Sport must be guy sitting in bedroom in Sydney . Scott Prince , yeh right . Clayton Friend was better Edited October 24, 2019 by DavidM 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Damien 7,680 Report post Posted October 24, 2019 31 minutes ago, Father Ted said: Andy Gregory, Sean Long, Shaun Edwards, Gary Schofield, Jonathon Davis from GB. Take your pick from down under with Wally Lewis, Brett Kenny, Andrew Johns etc You'd have those 5 in the top 20? 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mr Frisky 642 Report post Posted October 24, 2019 30 minutes ago, Damien said: You'd have those 5 in the top 20? Well Schofield was voted and universally recognised as the best player in the world at his peak. Edwards and Jiffy were as good as anyone as well. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DavidM 7,891 Report post Posted October 24, 2019 He’s using halfback as they do , as in number 7 , by the look of it 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Damien 7,680 Report post Posted October 24, 2019 11 minutes ago, Mr Frisky said: Well Schofield was voted and universally recognised as the best player in the world at his peak. Edwards and Jiffy were as good as anyone as well. Its amazing how we haven't beaten Australia in a test series in my lifetime then. I'm not sure I agree about Schofield and Edwards. Edwards didn't even cut it at club level in Australia and was at times dropped by GB. As was Schofield and Gregory. Fine servants for GB for sure, not sure if they'd be in the top 20 half.backs since 1980. Davies never even played as a half for GB and was a full back. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gibbo 43 Report post Posted October 24, 2019 8 minutes ago, DavidM said: He’s using halfback as they do , as in number 7 , by the look of it He is Australian and 7 is Halfback or Scrum Half and 6 Is Five eighth or Standoff in England. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jill Halfpenny fan 167 Report post Posted October 24, 2019 2 minutes ago, Damien said: Its amazing how we haven't beaten Australia in a test series in my lifetime then. I'm not sure I agree about Schofield and Edwards. Edwards didn't even cut it at club level in Australia and was at times dropped by GB. As was Schofield and Gregory. Fine servants for GB for sure, not sure if they'd be in the top 20 half.backs since 1980. Davies never even played as a half for GB and was a full back. Always thought Tony Myler was light years ahead of Edwards when it came down to pure talent. To me Edwards was a very intelligent player who made the maximum of his abilility. 4 Quote Just because you think everyone hates you doesn't mean they don't. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DavidM 7,891 Report post Posted October 24, 2019 4 minutes ago, Gibbo said: He is Australian and 7 is Halfback or Scrum Half and 6 Is Five eighth or Standoff in England. Indeed ... and ‘ five eighth ‘ always intrigued me . Why ? Where’s that from ? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gibbo 43 Report post Posted October 24, 2019 (edited) 8 minutes ago, DavidM said: Indeed ... and ‘ five eighth ‘ always intrigued me . Why ? Where’s that from ? This is one explanation. It comes down to maths believe it or not fullback = 8/8 wing three quarter = 6/8 center three quarter = 6/8 five eighth = 5/8 halfback = 4/8 Edited October 24, 2019 by Gibbo Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Davo5 3,433 Report post Posted October 24, 2019 Andy Gregory would be in the top 10 Sean Long comfortably in the top 20,then I'm struggling. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wigan Riversider 115 Report post Posted October 24, 2019 Frano Botica Henry Paul Garry Schofield Ellery Hanley...55 tries for Bradford As I always say it's a subjective bit of fun only Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ELBOWSEYE 720 Report post Posted October 24, 2019 1 hour ago, Wigan Riversider said: Frano Botica Henry Paul Garry Schofield Ellery Hanley...55 tries for Bradford As I always say it's a subjective bit of fun only Didn't frano play mainly on the wing, and Ellery played wing,centre, stand off, loose forward, possibly the most complete player. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cumbrian Fanatic 1,006 Report post Posted October 24, 2019 Thought Sterling would be a bit higher than 7th on that list 1 Quote 100% League 0% Union Just because I don't know doesn't mean I don't understand Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wigan Riversider 115 Report post Posted October 24, 2019 During his first season at WIGAN and also Ellery's last Frano did play on the wing. Superb kicker too. Agree, Ellery was possibly the most complete player. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Davo5 3,433 Report post Posted October 24, 2019 3 hours ago, Wigan Riversider said: Frano Botica Henry Paul Garry Schofield Ellery Hanley...55 tries for Bradford As I always say it's a subjective bit of fun only None of them were scrum halves,which is what the OP listed,halfback in Australia is a scrumhalf Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DavidM 7,891 Report post Posted October 24, 2019 Was terry lamb more noted as a halfback or 6 ? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wigan Riversider 115 Report post Posted October 24, 2019 True. The above played 6 in the UK during their careers. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Davo5 3,433 Report post Posted October 24, 2019 2 minutes ago, DavidM said: Was terry lamb more noted as a halfback or 6 ? He played predominantly at 6. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
